XSEED GAMES CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS OF NIHON FALCOM’S TRAILS SAGA WITH PLANS FOR TRAILS OF COLD STEEL II AND TRAILS IN THE SKY THE THIRD

XSEED Games Shares Details on Upcoming Entries, Tips its Hand on Sales Figures, and Highlights Accolades

Torrance, Calif. — March 11, 2016 — In celebration of the upcoming five-year anniversary of the North American debut of developer Nihon Falcom’s award-winning RPG adventure, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, XSEED Games, the independent-minded console publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today revealed details on upcoming entries in the series via brand new information and assets. XSEED Games is proud to show off the first ever English-language screenshots of The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II, which is slated to launch this coming fall. Additionally, XSEED Games is now officially confirming their localization of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd, the much anticipated continuation of the epic saga begun in The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky and continued in The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC, for release on Windows PC in 2017.

To further mark the occasion, the original Trails in the Sky is being offered digitally at 50% off its regular list price, both via the PlayStation®Store and various Windows PC outlets, for one full week starting today. Its sequel, Trails in the Sky SC, is also being offered at 30% off during that same timeframe.

Furthermore, XSEED Games has shared that among all English releases of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC, and The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel, the Trails franchise has sold a combined total of more than 350,000 units to date. Hailed as one of the largest, longest, and most meticulously detailed turn-based RPG series of all time, the Trails saga is developer Nihon Falcom’s most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.

“These last five years have been quite an adventure for us,” said Ken Berry, Executive Vice President of XSEED Games. “While we’ve had our share of struggles with the series in regards to its often lengthy and arduous localization, I can say with confidence that what we’ve achieved far outweighs any hardships. We are without question committed to our fans, and are absolutely humbled by their overwhelming support. And in return, we promise to do our best to ensure that these two entries in Nihon Falcom’s beloved Trails series receive the same amount of dedication that previous releases have seen.”

Slated for release this fall for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II picks up one month after the decisive collision which changed the fate of the entire nation of Erebonia in Trails of Cold Steel, with a renewed sense of hope as Rean tirelessly works to right the wrongs that have led the country to disarray.

Planned for release in 2017, more information on the exciting third and final chapter of the Trails in the Sky series, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd,will be shared in the coming months.

About The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II picks up one month after the decisive collision which changed the fate of the entire nation at the conclusion of Trails of Cold Steel. The speedy, tactical turn-based combat with the newly-developed “ARCUS” system returns with all the bells and whistles players fondly remember together with a new Overdrive mode, new means of transportation both across the land and sky, new allies, new dangers, and a renewed sense of hope as Rean tirelessly works to right the wrongs that have led the country to disarray. Cross-Save functionality between the game’s “PSVita” and PS3™ editions returns, and clear data from the first game grants bonus stats and extra items, while also remembering the many relationships cultivated during the earlier time spent at Thors Military Academy to allow for more personalized conversations throughout the story.

About The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel expands Nihon Falcom’s acclaimed Trails franchise, improving on the series’ formula while delivering an expertly told, standalone narrative that both series fans and newcomers alike will enjoy. Taking place on the same continent as fan-favorite Trails in the Sky, Trails of Cold Steel further explores Erebonia and gives players a chance to delve deep into the inner political conflicts of this oft-mentioned and powerful empire. Players take on the role of elite military students at a time of great turmoil, who enjoy school life as they bond with fellow students to earn new abilities in battle, and then utilize those abilities via tactical turn-based combat, which is complemented by the newly-developed “ARCUS” system. Best of all, the game features Cross-Save functionality between the game’s “PSVita” and PS3™ editions, allowing players who own both versions to play anywhere.

Published by XSEED Games in North America, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is now available in that region for PS3™ and “PSVita” systems. The limited Lionheart Edition has a suggested retail price of $49.99, and the standard edition of the game is available in stores for $39.99 as well as digitally via the PlayStation®Store. The title has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB.

About The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in The Sky SC picks up mere hours after the conclusion to The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, with Estelle traveling across Liberl in search of Joshua. Her journey involves more than seeking loved ones, however, as the Bracer Guild also tasks her with unraveling the mysteries behind the newly unveiled Society of Ouroboros. Nihon Falcom’s celebrated Sound Team jdk returns with a massive and highly lauded score that perfectly complements the tumultuous resolution to one of the most moving and expansive JRPGs ever created. The series’ staple strategic turn-based system with unmatchable customization has been taken even further with all new arts, crafts, upgraded orbments, and combo attacks. The meticulously detailed land of Liberl awaits the player’s return with new quests, mini-games and collectibles to offer, along with a host of both new and familiar locations that are populated with hundreds of unique NPCs, each featuring his or her own story to tell.

Published by XSEED Games in North America, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in The Sky SC is now available on the PS®Store for the PSP® system and worldwide for Windows PC. The PSP® system release is compatible with the “PSVita” system and PlayStation®TV, and has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB.

About The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

Developed by legendary RPG specialists Nihon Falcom, the multi-part story told in The Legend of Heroes: Trails in The Sky represents an entirely new standalone entry in the timeless The Legend of Heroes series. In The Legend of Heroes: Trails in The Sky, players take on the role of junior bracers Estelle and Joshua Bright as they journey across the land on behalf of the Bracer Guild, a non-governmental organization that deals in work ranging from odd jobs to national disputes to uphold peace across the continent. Throughout their adventure, players can expect to learn the full depth of these characters’ origins and motivations through dialogue-driven cutscenes and lengthy side-quests.

This legendary fantasy epic boasts over 100 hours of potential gameplay for players to sink their teeth into alongside an engaging narrative that encompasses everything from politics, economics, and conspiracy, to tourism, traditions, and even a cat-speech dictionary. The game also features a meticulously customizable combat system, a massive cast of characters from all walks of life, a variety of landscapes, an in-game newspaper that publishes new issues as the story progresses, and much more.

Published by XSEED Games in North America, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in The Sky is now available for the PSP® system and worldwide for Windows PC. The digital PSP® system release is compatible with the “PSVita” system and PlayStation®TV, and has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB.

For more information on The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC, and The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel, please visit http://trailsinthesky.com/.

For more information on XSEED Games products, please visit www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook at www.facebook.com/XSEEDGames and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/XSEEDGames.

HITMAN begins today – Industry’s First Digital AAA Episodic Launch

Sarajevo Six trailer out now

PS4 players will get exclusive access to The Sarejevo Six contracts in HITMAN. These are six bonus contracts that tell a self-contained side-story revolving around former members of a paramilitary unit called CICADA.

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COPENHAGEN, March 11, 2016 – Io-Interactive is delighted to announce that HITMAN™, the first digital AAA episodic game launches today.

“We are doing something bold and new which has the potential to shape how we experience AAA games in the future, ,” said Hannes Seifert, Studio Head at Io-Interactive. “Hitman is back and it’s clearly the game many fans have been waiting for, so that feels pretty special. And this is just the start, now our live content begins and then in April we head to Sapienza. We have a game that will evolve, grow and improve over time and deliver the best ever Hitman experience.”

HITMAN starts with the Prologue and a Paris location on March 11, followed by the next location, set in Italy releasing in April and then Morocco releasing in May. From there HITMAN will deliver regular monthly content updates, including three additional locations; Thailand, the United States and the season conclusion in Japan later in 2016.

In addition live content begins today.

The first  Escalation Contract is in the game today, with the next one scheduled for Tuesday 16 March. These are in-game contracts created by Io-Interactive which gradually increase in difficulty the more you play them.

And the first  Elusive Target will appear in the game at some point in the next ten days. These are targets who appear for a limited time only, the first one will be live for 48 hours in the game. And players get only one chance to take them out, there are no second chances. This is a new character with bespoke dialogue and behaviour in the game. Players will only receive their Elusive Target briefing once the new character has entered their location.

The Intro Pack is available today priced at $15 (or local equivalent). Each subsequent location will be priced at $10 as an add-on item to the Intro Pack*. Alternatively, players can buy the Full Experience up front for $60, also available today. This includes all of this year’s content as it’s released, and guarantees not to miss any live or bonus content.

The disc version of HITMAN will ship in January 2017.

HITMAN is available on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC.

*  If players buy the Intro Pack but then want to get into everything the Full Experience offers, they can also choose to buy the Upgrade Pack for $50.

Related Links
Official Website:  hitman.com
Official Facebook Page:  facebook.com/hitman
Follow @Hitman on Twitter:  twitter.com/hitman
Visit the subreddit:  reddit.com/r/hitman

About HITMAN
HITMAN is the sixth game in the blockbuster series and is the culmination of a journey started by Io-Interactive more than 17 years ago. It builds on the critically acclaimed and commercially successful foundation of games like Silent Assassin, Blood Money and the recent Hitman: Absolution.

About Io-Interactive
Io-Interactive, a Square Enix Studio, is the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform videogames to emerge in the last decade. Starting with the praised and ground-breaking Hitman series, Io-Interactive has since developed the cult classic “Freedom Fighters”, the controversial “Kane & Lynch” series and the adorable “Mini-Ninjas”. Dedication to creating original IP and unforgettable characters and experiences are the hallmarks of Io-Interactive.

About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 110 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 66 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 45 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at  http://na.square-enix.com/.

Hitman © 2016 Io-Interactive A/S. All rights reserved. IO-INTERACTIVE and the IO logo are trademarks of Io-Interactive A/S. AGENT 47, HITMAN and the HITMAN logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Limited. SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co. Holdings Ltd. The “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks and “PS4” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

WITNESS THE END OF THE WORLD WITH A NEW VIDEO SHOWCASING THE FIRST TEN MINUTES OF THE DESCENDANT EPISODE 1: AFTERMATH

With just two weeks before the game launches on Steam, it’s time to get the closest look yet at The Descendant, the upcoming episodic narrative adventure, as today Gaming Corps has released a video showcasing the first ten minutes of Episode 1: Aftermath.

In this video, players will get to witness the game’s full introduction, gaining insight into the creepy Ark facilities where humans lie in cryostasis, along with a taste of the backstory and gameplay elements they’ll experience throughout The Descendant.

The first episode of The Descendant, which is set for a March 24 release on Steam, will immerse players in an interactive adventure set centuries after an eco-apocalypse. In this mysterious new world, players will then experience two timelines from the perspectives of two unique characters.

View the video HERE: youtu.be/kSRkvAVu4nQ

In the first timeline, set in the ‘future-past’, you’ll play as Mia, a ‘janitor’ tasked with keeping the chosen humans housed inside Ark-01 alive, while in the ‘future-present’ you’ll play as Donnie, one of the investigators trying to rescue any descendants trapped within the facility.

An ‘Exclusive Season 1 Bundle’ is available now from the game’s official website until 48 hours before the first episode releases. This pre-launch bundle includes all five episodes of the game (with episodes 2 -5 to be released over the course of 2016), grants players 48-hours early access to each episode, and features a full game Soundtrack, a Digital Poster and a Digital Art Book.

For more information on The Descendant, visit the official website, ‘Like’ the game on Facebook​, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

ROCKET LEAGUE PREPARES FOR THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE WITH DYING LIGHT

WROCLAW, POLAND – 11 March, 2016 – Techland and Psyonix have partnered up to bring some Dying Light love into Rocket League and vice versa. With the recent release of Dying Light: The Following Enhanced Edition, Techland introduced dirt buggies to bring carnage and destruction to the undead occupants of Harran’s countryside. Similarly, the release of Rocket League on Xbox One now opened up for more people to enjoy the explosion-infused RC car football fun.

“We’re huge fans of Rocket League and because both games offer great driving fun, we thought why not just partner up and give fans of both games some unique stuff.” – said Tymon Smektala, Producer at Techland.

Starting today, fans can equip their Dying Light: The Following dirt buggies with a unique Rocket League themed paint job. Just use the official docket code LightMyRocket and redeem it here

To view the paint job in action, see the official trailer here

Similarly in Rocket League, players will be able to kit out their rides with Dying Light inspired stuff.

“Rocket League’s continuing success helped us foster some really awesome partnerships for Psyonix, so when Techland reached out to us we thought being included in a AAA title like Dying Light made a whole lot of sense for both communities” – said Social Media Marketing Manager Kyle Lemmon.

Both Dying Light: The Following Enhanced Edition and Rocket League is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

About Techland

Founded in 1991, Techland is a renowned independent game developer, distributor, and publisher. The Poland based company is best known for the original Dead Island games, the Call of Juarez series, and Dying Light. Thanks to its proprietary game engine technology, Techland develops top-tier entertainment content for Windows PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux, Mac OS X, Android, and iOS. Comprised of four offices in Warsaw, Wrocław, Ostrów Wielkopolski, and Vancouver, Canada, the company is committed to delivering unforgettable experiences and using the latest technology for innovative entertainment. For more information about the company, visit the official website at: http://techland.pl/

About Psyonix

Based in San Diego, CA, Psyonix is a critically-acclaimed independent video game developer and leading experts in Unreal Engine technology. For more than a decade, the studio has been a driving force behind some of the most successful games in the industry, including Gears of War, Mass Effect 3, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Bulletstorm, Unreal Tournament III, Unreal Tournament 2004, Nosgoth, and the award-winning Sports-Action hit, Rocket League. To learn more about Rocket League, please visit www.RocketLeagueGame.com, “Like” it on Facebook, and follow it on Twitter @RocketLeague for all the latest developer updates and news.

Let the battle begin! Mobile Action RPG Legacy Quest now available on App Store and Google Play

Seoul – March 11, 2016 – Mobile hack ’n’ slash, action role-playing game (RPG) Legacy Quest by NEXON Korea Corporation, subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games, is now available for iOS and Android devices worldwide. Blending classic action roleplaying elements with a stunning voxel-inspired art direction, Legacy Quest was created by Vienna-based Socialspiel Entertainment, a mobile games studio founded in 2010 by veterans of Rockstar Games.

Blending breath-taking voxel-inspired 3D graphics with an Action-packed handheld RPG gaming experience, Legacy Quest brings a wonderful universe full of non-stop monster-slaying hack and slash combat to the hands of mobile gamers around the world. Meanwhile, taking full advantage of today’s high-powered mobile processors and sensitive touch screens, the game’s tactical, skill-based elements provide fast-paced depth for more advanced, traditional RPG players.

“Since we began developing Legacy Quest in 2014, we’ve been hard at work making sure we could give RPG fans not only an intensely fun game to play, but one that they’ll always remember and hopefully come back to again and again,” said Mike Borras, CEO of Socialspiel Entertainment. “We’re really proud of this game and hope that gamers around the world find it as challenging, exciting and as beautiful as we do.”

In Legacy Quest, hero bloodlines are put to the test as players battle against seemingly never-ending hordes of monsters, battling through over 70 dungeons on 7 difficulty levels. If a hero falls during battle, new heroes will emerge from the death of fallen warriors to continue their journey, carrying on their bloodline’s special traits and items crafted by the hero’s fallen ancestors.

Legacy Quest is available for download in the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Androidworldwide – for free.

Additional information for members of the press:
·         Assets for Legacy Quest can be downloaded here: [Download]
·         Official Legacy Quest website: http://www.playlegacyquest.com/

About NEXON Co. Ltd.
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services nearly 150 titles in more than 150 countries. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

About Socialspiel Entertainment
Socialspiel Entertainment is a creator of AAA free to play mobile games exclusively published by Nexon Korea. Founded in 2010 in Vienna, Austria by a team of ex-Rockstar Games veterans, Socialspiel has designed and built several award-winning free to play games such as the German Social Game of the Year 2011, “Tight Lines Fishing”. Since 2014, Socialspiel has been working in partnership with Nexon Korea to bring awesome adventures to the hands of mobile gamers around the world.

Download Crytek’s “Back to Dinosaur Island 2” VR Demo for Free

Players are invited to interact with another world in Crytek’s VR showcase

Frankfurt am Main (Germany) March 11, 2016 – Crytek released its Back to Dinosaur Island 2 virtual reality demo as a free download today, giving players everywhere the chance to experience the combined power of CRYENGINE and VR hardware.

Back to Dinosaur Island 2 received a glowing reception when it was first shown to attendees at E3 2015 and has previously only been playable at select industry events. Now, however, gamers everywhere can sample the VR experience firsthand by downloading it for free from Steam.

The demo invites players to scale a deadly cliff face as huge flying dinosaurs react to their presence, and debris rains down from above. Mysterious landmarks on the horizon and stunning vistas on every side combine to immerse gamers in an entirely new reality.

Crytek’s Executive Producer, Elijah Freeman, said: “The feedback we received from people who played Back to Dinosaur Island 2 was really encouraging, and the lessons we learned from creating it have been significant for our current VR projects. The demo goes beyond being merely a visual showcase and includes interactive elements that harness the unique power of the medium. By making this experience available for free, we hope as many players as possible will take the opportunity to feel truly present in a new world of dinosaurs.”

Crytek has also released a video that offers a glimpse of what to expect in the demo. The video is now playing at YouTube, and gamers can visit www.crytek.com andwww.cryengine.com for the latest news on Crytek’s ongoing work in VR.

Back to Dinosaur Island 2 can be played using any VR headset with Rift SDK 0.8 and later.

About Crytek

Crytek is an independent videogame developer, publisher, and technology provider with headquarters in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and seven other studios around the world. Established in 1999, Crytek has created multiple award-winning titles, including the original Far Cry, the Crysis series, Ryse: Son of Rome, and Warface. All of Crytek’s games are developed using CRYENGINE, the company’s cutting-edge 3D game technology, which is also the first choice of other leading developers and licensees when creating games for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation^®4, and Android. Crytek’s ongoing growth in the games-as-a-service market has extended the company’s reach as they continue to deliver top quality interactive experiences to players through self-publishing platforms online.

HITMAN Begins Today

Industry’s First Digital AAA Episodic Launch

COPENHAGEN, March 11, 2016 – Io-Interactive is delighted to announce that HITMAN™, the first digital AAA episodic game launches today.

“We are doing something bold and new which has the potential to shape how we experience AAA games in the future, ,” said Hannes Seifert, Studio Head at Io-Interactive. “Hitman is back and it’s clearly the game many fans have been waiting for, so that feels pretty special. And this is just the start, now our live content begins and then in April we head to Sapienza. We have a game that will evolve, grow and improve over time and deliver the best ever Hitman experience.”

HITMAN starts with the Prologue and a Paris location on March 11, followed by the next location, set in Italy releasing in April and then Morocco releasing in May. From there HITMAN will deliver regular monthly content updates, including three additional locations; Thailand, the United States and the season conclusion in Japan later in 2016.

Season Premiere Trailer can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i4ldqM3mjg

In addition live content begins today.

The first Escalation Contract is in the game today, with the next one scheduled for Tuesday 16 March. These are in-game contracts created by Io-Interactive which gradually increase in difficulty the more you play them.

And the first Elusive Target will appear in the game at some point in the next ten days. These are targets who appear for a limited time only, the first one will be live for 48 hours in the game. And players get only one chance to take them out, there are no second chances. This is a new character with bespoke dialogue and behaviour in the game. Players will only receive their Elusive Target briefing once the new character has entered their location.

The Intro Pack is available today priced at $15 (or local equivalent). Each subsequent location will be priced at $10 as an add-on item to the Intro Pack*. Alternatively, players can buy the Full Experience up front for $60, also available today. This includes all of this year’s content as it’s released, and guarantees not to miss any live or bonus content.

The disc version of HITMAN will ship in January 2017.

HITMAN is available on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC.

* If players buy the Intro Pack but then want to get into everything the Full Experience offers, they can also choose to buy the Upgrade Pack for $50.

Related Links
Official Website: hitman.com
Official Facebook Page: facebook.com/hitman
Follow @Hitman on Twitter: twitter.com/hitman
Visit the subreddit: reddit.com/r/hitman

About HITMAN
HITMAN is the sixth game in the blockbuster series and is the culmination of a journey started by Io-Interactive more than 17 years ago. It builds on the critically acclaimed and commercially successful foundation of games like Silent Assassin, Blood Money and the recent Hitman: Absolution.

About Io-Interactive
Io-Interactive, a Square Enix Studio, is the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform videogames to emerge in the last decade. Starting with the praised and ground-breaking Hitman series, Io-Interactive has since developed the cult classic “Freedom Fighters”, the controversial “Kane & Lynch” series and the adorable “Mini-Ninjas”. Dedication to creating original IP and unforgettable characters and experiences are the hallmarks of Io-Interactive.

About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 110 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 66 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 45 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/.

Hitman © 2016 Io-Interactive A/S. All rights reserved. IO-INTERACTIVE and the IO logo are trademarks of Io-Interactive A/S. AGENT 47, HITMAN and the HITMAN logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Limited. SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co. Holdings Ltd. The “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks and “PS4” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LAUNCHES SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 EMPIRES!

Bringing the Empire back to the Warring States Period!

Hertfordshire, 11^th March 2016- KOEI TECMO Europe today announced that Samurai Warriors 4 Empires has shipped to stores and is now available across Europe for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. The game is also available for PlayStation®3 as well as the PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system via digital download.

Samurai Warriors 4 Empires blends the best of the tactical action gameplay with an easy-to-learn, in-depth strategy system to create the most exciting installment in the Empires franchise yet! Regulate foreign affairs, and form political and military strategies in the new Castle feature, and personalize your character and castle with new customization options. Rise through the ranks to eventually rule the entire land!

Samurai Warriors 4 Empires marks the return of the Empires brand in the Samurai Warriors universe after a nine year hiatus. Since the 2007 release of Samurai Warriors 2 Empires for the PlayStation®2, Samurai Warriors has grown to become one of the most successful and acclaimed titles in the Warriors franchise.

To keep updated on Samurai Warriors 4 Empires news and for more information on the battle system please visit www.facebook.com/koeigames or www.samuraiwarriors4.eu/empires and follow us on twitter @koeitecmoeurope

EXPERIENCE THE FULL FURI ASSAULT WITH UNEDITED 10-MINUTE BOSS FIGHT VIDEO

The Game Bakers wants you to know that Furi isn’t like anything you have seen before. Stylish, colorful, and packed solely with intense boss fights, Furi appears today in a 10-minute, unedited proof-point gameplay video. This full-length boss fight is actually a speedrun that showcases the skill, reflexes, and strategy required to beat one of its multiple bosses.

Following the two-minute trailer and blog post Wednesday www.thegamebakers.com/try-again/, this complete boss fight video displays the Game Bakers’ best player and Furi’s combat designer, Benjamin Le Moullec, taking on one of the toughest bosses in the game without dying once.

Watch it on YouTube: youtu.be/GG2vW4u6r4I

In this gameplay video, The Game Bakers reveals one of the game’s fiercest guardians. This tactician, hunter and playful mercenary doesn’t leave anything to chance. She has planned her fight and has weapons to help her win: drones, a laser sniper rifle, a great camouflage, and she can even control every bit of the arena she fights in, raising covers, blocking paths as she wants.

“At first, she’ll hunt you, hidden in her maze, shooting at you while you are distracted by her cyber-bees,” says Emeric Thoa, Creative Director. “You will have to find her, and attack her before she relocates. You’ll get to face her for a while if you can do that, but that’s still playing into her hand.”

To take her out of her comfort zone, players will have to trace her into her nest, in the center of the maze, and knock her out. She’ll then grow really angry and intensify her attacks: she’ll release a series of snipes while unleashing waves of patterned bullets. Eventually, fighters will need to challenge her in hand-to-hand combat while she is invisible.

Furi is inspired by the “Japanese way” of making games: it’s not realistic in its style or animations. It is fast-paced and requires great timing, reflexes, and judgment. With immediately responsive controls, players have the ability to think and act nimbly. Each of the formidable “guardians” — designed by Afro Samurai creator Takashi Okazaki — has a distinct, surprising combat style requiring gamers’ absolute focus, skill, and split-second reflexes to defeat it.

The high-energy collision of vibrant visuals and electrifying combat is boosted from an explosive soundtrack composed by electro musicians highlighted by Carpenter Brut, who created this boss music.

Furi is slated for release on PlayStation 4 and PC in 2016.

Key Furi Sites:
Game Page: www.FuriGame.com
Press kit:www.thegamebakers.com/press/sheet.php?p=furi
Twitter: @theGameBakers
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegamebakers
YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/TheGameBakers
Music: Carpenter Brut carpenterbrut.bandcamp.com